Registered Nurse

University of North Carolina Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Asheville is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care and treatment to students in the Health and Counseling Center. The position involves needs assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and educating students.

The role is full-time, with typical hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings. Requires NC RN license; preference for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 1–3 years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 1-3 years of experience providing nursing care to individuals in the 16-30 year old range.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and treatment to students in the UNC Asheville Health and Counseling Center.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide education to students.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Triage

Injections

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

EMR documentation

Virtual care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

BLS certification

Education

RN license (North Carolina)

Associates or Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Position Information

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report - #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews - #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

• Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans are also available.
• Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
• Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Position Type

EHRA Staff

Title

Registered Nurse

Position Number

012077

Recruitment Range

$60,000-$65,000

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening hours are required.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Position Summary

The employee in this position provides professional nursing care and treatment to students in the UNC Asheville Health and Counseling Center. The employee will conduct needs assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide education to students.

FLSA

Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 1-3 years' experience providing nursing care to individuals in the 16-30 year old range.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to provide nursing care which includes assessment and triage, carrying out provider orders, administering injections, performing venipuncture, collecting and processing of specimens, and completing documentation in the electronic medical record.

Ability to provide nursing care both face-to-face and virtually to students.

Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team by demonstrating skills related to time management, critical thinking, and communication.

BLS certification.

Posting Number

E0564

Posting date

08/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Background/E-Verify

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at [phone] or email [e-mail] . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.